Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of a venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

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Administering heparin is the appropriate nursing action for a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of VTE as it is the first-line medication for preventing and treating blood clots. Monitoring breath sounds may be appropriate for other conditions, but it is not related to VTE. Holding prescribed opioid analgesics and assessing for malignant hyperthermia are also not necessary for VTE.

Which Nursing Action Is Appropriate When Providing Care to a Patient